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Upstream

Della Z Duncan, Robert R. Raymond

Booking Overview

An interview-focused political and economic analysis show that regularly features academics, authors, journalists, activists, organizers, and artists discussing socialism, imperialism, international affairs, and political culture. Credible pitches include subject-matter professors, published political economists, investigative journalists, movement leaders, and artists with substantive political or organizing experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong expertise and alignment with the show's socialist perspective.

Metrics

Episodes: 298

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 239.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

robert@upstreampodcast.org

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Host

Della Z Duncan - Co-host of a show exploring economics, politics, and socialist political education.

Robert R. Raymond - Co-host of a show exploring economics, politics, and socialist political education.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published academics, political economists, journalists, authors, filmmakers, movement organizers, activists, and artists with substantial expertise or direct experience in socialist politics, international affairs, imperialism, political economy, or political culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial research, Academic or research leadership, Documentary filmmaking or investigative journalism, Leadership in political, labor, artistic, or activist organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Carsie Blanton - Communist Folk Music, Political Art, Musician Organizing, The Cultural Cold War, And Repression Of Left-wing Artists.

Ken Hammond - Tibetan History, China's Socialist Transformation, Ethnic Policy, The Free Tibet Movement, And U.s. Government Influence Campaigns.

Chris Gilbert - Venezuela's Communes, U.s. Imperialism, The Bolivarian Revolution, Oil Policy, And Political Sovereignty.

Cira Pascual Marquina - Venezuela's Communes, U.s. Intervention, The Bolivarian Revolution, Oil Policy, And Venezuelan Sovereignty.

Salvatore Engels-Di Mauro - Communist Ecology, Environmental Protection In The Soviet Union, Socialist Science, And Critiques Of Capitalist Growth.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Economy, Socialism, Imperialism, International Relations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Upstream
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Gamified Capitalism and 21st Century Fascism w/ Max Haiven

October 06, 2026

In this episode we're joined by Max Haivan for a conversation on gamified capitalism and 21st century fascism. Max Haiven is Canada Research Chair in Radical Imagination at Lakehead University and author of many books, including most recently, The Player and the Played: From Gamed Capitalism to 21st-Century Fascism, which is open-access. He is the designer of the board game Billionaires & Guillotines and teaches a popular education course titled Fighting Fascist Feelings.   The conversation b...

[TEASER] Cuba Ep. 11: Actually Existing Ecology w/ Henry Hakamäki & Salvatore Engels-Di Mauro

September 29, 2026

This is a free preview of the episode "Cuba Ep. 11: Actually Existing Ecology w/ Henry Hakamäki & Salvatore Engels-Di Mauro." You can listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast As a Patreon subscriber, you'll get access to biweekly bonus episodes ranging from conversations to readings and more. Signing up for Patreon is a great way to make Upstream a weekly show, and it will also give you access to our entire back catalog of Patreon ...

[UNLOCKED] Communism, the Highest Stage of Ecology w/ Henry Hakamäki & Salvatore Engels-Di Mauro

September 28, 2026

This is an unlocked version of our Patreon episode "Communism, the Highest Stage of Ecology w/ Henry Hakamäki & Salvatore Engels-Di Mauro." In this episode, Part 1 of a 2-part miniseries, Henry Hakamäki & Salvatore Engels-Di Mauro join us to discuss the ecology of communism as described in the book, Communism, the Highest Stage of Ecology by French scholar Guillaume Suing. Salvatore Engels-Di Mauro is Professor at the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at SUNY New Paltz. Hen...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Upstream
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How do I get in touch with Upstream?

Upstream is hosted by Della Z Duncan and Robert R. Raymond. Its publicly listed email is robert@upstreampodcast.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Upstream?

The publicly listed email for Upstream: robert@upstreampodcast.org.

How many listeners does Upstream have?

Podseeker estimates Upstream reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Upstream?

Upstream typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published academics, political economists, journalists, authors, filmmakers, movement organizers, activists, and artists with substantial expertise or direct experience in socialist politics, international affairs, imperialism, political economy, or political culture. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial research; Academic or research leadership; Documentary filmmaking or investigative journalism. Recent guests include Carsie Blanton, Ken Hammond, and Chris Gilbert.

How hard is it to get booked on Upstream?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Upstream cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Economy, Socialism, Imperialism, and International Relations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

robert@upstreampodcast.org

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